Hostels in Australia
Australia has a very organized hostel industry and hostels in Australia include independent hostels, and members of marketing groups and chains including Nomads, YHA, and VIP hostels. Hostels in Australia provide self catering accommodation in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Hostels vary greatly from large city hostels in Sydney and Melbourne to beach-side properties in Queensland, mountain cabins in Tasmania and lodges in the Australian outback.
Many hostels will include facilities such a swimming pool, pool table, BBQ area and bicycle, surf board and boogie board hire. Most have communal living areas, internet and laundry services and nearly all have 24 hour access. Many city hostels have internal recruitment and travel agencies.